FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

Raleigh, North Carolina

November 27,  2007

The newest issue of the Journal of Textile and Apparel, Technology and Management (JTATM), is available (http://www.tx.ncsu.edu/jtatm).  This issue's theme is "The North Carolina Textiles Complex" highlights the North Carolina industry, educational programs, and the many collaborations that the North Carolina textile complex has with associations, government, and academic community. This issue includes  textile-related research papers as well as the industry and education articles. In addition, information about education programs as well as information about NC State's College of Textiles' programs are included.

The goal of The Journal of Textile and Apparel Technology and Management (JTATM) is to present the latest in theoretical and empirical research in the field of textiles and apparel, technology and management to an global audience comprised of academicians, industry executives, and consultants. The Journal (JTATM) offers new information for industry personnel, academics and students who are interested in the technology and management of fiber based products, as well as the environment and markets in which textile and apparel companies operate and evolve.

Each issue of the quarterly JTATM contains research articles, as well as information about new innovations and useful linkages. JTATM is coordinated by the Department of Textile and Apparel, Technology and Management, College of Textiles, North Carolina State University.   We invite you to visit and register for JTATM and submit articles for consideration in future issues.

CONTACT:
Dr. Nancy Cassill, Professor
College of Textiles
Textile and Apparel Technology and Management
Raleigh, NC 27695-8301
Phone:  (919) 513-4180
Fax: (919) 515-3733
E-mail: Nancy_Cassill@ncsu.edu